AARA Among 12 AZ Companies Setting the Bar for Employee Health and Wellness Programs
Congratulations to all award-recipients!
AARA has been recognized by Banner|Aetna with Aetna's 2025 Workplace Well-being Award. This achievement recognizes employers that develop employee health and wellness programs that support their people in meaningful and measurable ways. These support mechanisms come in the form of expanded access to benefits, increased employee engagement, and beyond!
AARA recognizes that improved patient outcomes are driven in part by care teams performing at their very best. We are proud to not only be recognized for our efforts in improving the well-being of our patients but for our employees as well.
A message from AARA Human Resources:
"We’re so proud of our team! At AARA, our leaders make it a priority to keep communication open, stay connected, and create a psychologically safe environment—so every employee feels heard, valued, and supported. This isn’t just talk; it’s built into how we operate through our Wellness and Engagement Strategic Plan, which brings everyone, from HR and executive leadership to the Board of Directors, together around shared responsibility for employee well-being, engagement, and retention.
Our leadership team knows that when employees feel a sense of purpose and belonging, it strengthens the organization as a whole. Even though our work can be fast-paced and complex, leaders make it a point to encourage balance, learning, and growth. They help employees find meaning in their roles while supporting their physical, mental, and financial health. This approach has helped us retain great talent, welcome back employees after time away, and foster a culture where people take pride in the impact we make together.
In the end, wellness at AARA isn’t just a program—it’s part of how we lead. Our leaders model care, encourage engagement, and invest in wellness initiatives so that employees can grow, thrive, and provide the best care possible to the communities we serve."
Tasia Perez, Human Resources
